Hello All,

Im currently looking to buy a bike to cycle daily to and from work. Im a little bit confused as to what to buy. My route each day would be a 10 mile round trip, mixed gradient nothing too steep though. most of the cycle would be on tarmac, i would need to negotiate a few curbs. The last 500 meters of the ride is down a gravelly road, quiet loose and fairly rough. The wether is prety erratic aswell, with plenty of Rain! well thats the picture painted!
My budget would around 1000GBP(1600$) . Im after something light,agile able to take a few bumps and not too sluggish on roads or tarmac as thats where it will spend most of its life. Im basically after a jack of all trades but a master of none. Im fairly certain this will take me to a hybrid bike. I think i want one that sits right in the middle of the hybrid spectrum.

Any feedback or suggestions would be most appreciated!

Thanks in Advanced.

Carlos